On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Batista, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
David Michael Bautista Jr. was born in Arlington, Virginia on January 18, 1969, and he is currently 56 years old.
He is currently an Actor,.
Batista is a 6-time World Champion, and has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 2-time Royal Rumble winner.
Batista Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDavid Michael Bautista Jr.
- Ring Names
- Batista (November 12, 2002 - Present)
- Deacon Batista (May 9, 2002 - November 11, 2002)
- Leviathan (July 18, 2000 - October 15, 2003)
- Khan (October 30, 1999 - February 5, 2000)
- Born January 18, 1969 (age 56)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceArlington, Virginia
- Billed From
- Washington, D.C.
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 278 lbs (126 kg) (January 26, 2014 - Present)
- 290 lbs (132 kg) (August 5, 2006 - January 25, 2014)
- 318 lbs (144 kg) (August 4, 2006)
- NicknamesThe Animal
Career History
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Roles
- Actor (December 11, 2009 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (February 25, 2019 - April 7, 2019)
- Part Time Wrestler (January 20, 2014 - June 12, 2014)
- MMA Fighter (June 21, 2010 - October 6, 2012)
- Wrestler (October 30, 1999 - May 24, 2010)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEBrand
Raw
February 25, 2019 April 7, 2019 Promotion 
WWEJanuary 20, 2014 June 12, 2014 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
February 22, 2010 May 24, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
September 18, 2009 February 21, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 23, 2008 September 17, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 30, 2005 June 22, 2008 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
November 12, 2002 June 29, 2005 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
May 9, 2002 November 11, 2002 Promotion 
OVWJuly 18, 2000 May 11, 2002 -
Images History
Feb 2019
Jan 2014
Jan 2010
Apr 2009
Apr 2007
Jan 2005
Sep 2002
May 2002
Jul 2000 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel February 25, 2019 April 7, 2019 Heel February 28, 2014 June 12, 2014 Face January 20, 2014 February 27, 2014 Heel October 25, 2009 May 24, 2010 Face February 21, 2005 October 24, 2009 Heel January 20, 2003 February 20, 2005 Face August 27, 2002 January 19, 2003 Heel July 18, 2000 August 26, 2002 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to RAW Upper Card February 25, 2019 April 7, 2019 WWE Upper Card January 20, 2014 June 12, 2014 RAW Upper Card September 14, 2009 May 24, 2010 RAW Injured Torn left biceps June 8, 2009 September 13, 2009 RAW Upper Card April 6, 2009 June 7, 2009 RAW Injured Hamstring tear December 16, 2008 April 5, 2009 RAW Upper Card July 14, 2006 December 15, 2008 SD Injured Right tricep tear January 9, 2006 July 13, 2006 SD Upper Card January 30, 2005 January 8, 2006 RAW Mid Card October 20, 2003 January 29, 2005 RAW Injured Torn triceps March 2, 2003 October 19, 2003 RAW Mid Card November 4, 2002 March 1, 2003 SD Low Card May 9, 2002 November 3, 2002
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Finishers
- Batista Bomb - Sitout Powerbomb (July 18, 2000 - April 7, 2019)
- Batista Bite - Crossface/Scissored Armbar (October 25, 2009 - May 24, 2010)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"I Walk Alone" by Saliva - Single (June 30, 2005 - April 7, 2019)
- Theme Song"Animal" by Jim Johnston - Single (August 27, 2002 - June 29, 2005)
- Theme Song"Line in the Sand" by Motörhead - with Evolution - Team (January 20, 2003 - February 21, 2005)
- Theme Song"Eyes of Righteousness" by Jim Johnston - with Reverend D'Von - Team (May 9, 2002 - August 26, 2002)
- Theme Song"Voodoo" by Godsmack - Single (July 18, 2000 - May 11, 2002)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x2 WWE Championship -
x4 World Heavyweight Championship -
x3 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Ric Flair, 1 with John Cena) -
x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Rey Mysterio) -
x2 WWE Royal Rumble (2005, 2014)
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Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 1 OVW Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WXW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
- 1° in PWI 500 (2005)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (2005)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2005)
- WON Feud of the Year (2005 - vs. Triple H; 2007- vs. The Undertaker)
- The Baltimore Sun Feud of the Year (2007 - vs. The Undertaker)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Evolution - Randy Orton, Triple H (April 7, 2014 - June 2, 2014)
- Batista & Rey Mysterio - Rey Mysterio (December 18, 2005 - July 15, 2006)
- Evolution - Randy Orton, Ric Flair, Triple H (January 20, 2003 - February 21, 2005)
- Disciples of Synn - Kevin Thorn / Mordecai, Tyson Tomko, Synn, Slash, Barrabas the Prophesizer, Damien, Judas, Payne (July 18, 2000 - May 11, 2002)
- Managers
- Ric Flair (January 20, 2003 - February 21, 2005)
- Managed WrestlersD-Von Dudley
